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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.52, 1,250.70 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.52, 1,250.70 and 347.44 is: 520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.52 : 1,250.70 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.52/1,250.70 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.52x = 1,250.70 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.52x = 434,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,543.21/834.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.71

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